Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) in Galveston, Texas is growing and seeking to add a full-time Comprehensive Ophthalmologist faculty member. The provider will be joining a team of subspecialty ophthalmologist and optometrists to provide comprehensive eye care. The provider will engage in a full range of eye health including the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions of the eye, performing surgical interventions, and providing primary care for diseases of the eye. Faculty participate in the resident and fellowship education programs, as well as can elect to serve on committees within the Department and Health System. The Department of Ophthalmology has 4 clinic locations in the Galveston County region. The provider will provide cross coverage care in these locations as well as provide ophthalmology services at the UTMB Galveston, League City, and Clear Lake Campus.

Candidate Requirements - Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited medical school with residency training in Ophthalmology. The candidate must be Certified/Board eligible in the American Board of Ophthalmology and have a valid unrestricted Texas medical license. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. This position offers a competitive income package, bonus incentive, exceptional physician/family benefits, and a superior state funded retirement program.

The UTMB Health Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (OVS) has a long-standing tradition of excellence in research and education. OVS has trained more eye doctors than any other medical school in the region and boasts approximately 40,000 eye patients and 2,800 eye surgeries annually. OVS operates four Eye Centers in the region including League City, Friendswood, Texas City, and Galveston.

UTMB Health is a billion-dollar health science center comprised of four schools, three institutes, and over 10 exceptional research centers. UTMB Health currently employs approximately 12,000 faculty, staff, and students, making it one of the top twenty employers in the Houston-Galveston metropolitan area.

Living in communities served by UTMB Health: UTMB's main campus is located on Galveston Island along the Texas Gulf Coast. Enjoy the island life with moderate temperatures and year-round outdoor activities only 50 minutes from all the amenities that Houston has to offer Enjoy our family culture and collaborative environment while you work, live, and play on sunny Galveston Island Go to: find out more about Galveston and the surrounding communities.

Interested candidates should send a current curriculum vitae to Skott Harrington via e-mail to: Please include preferred contact method.

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.